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A Book of Condolence has been opened as a tribute to former Cabinet minister Kim Young, who died last month.
Ms Young, a former nurse, social worker and United Bermuda Party politician, suffered a severe stroke while in hospital in the Bahamas. She w...
DATE: Apr 02, 2018
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David Burt, the Premier, called on Bermudians to reconnect with local traditions today as he delivered his Easter message.
Mr Burt said: “Easter is a time of renewed hope and optimism firmly rooted in the Christian tradition.
“As Bermudians we look f...
DATE: Mar 30, 2018
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Politics
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Police are in talks with the Director of Public Prosecutions over allegations against One Bermuda Alliance MP Trevor Moniz.
David Burt, the Premier, earlier this month called for an investigation into Moniz, accusing him of an abuse of power over his...
DATE: Mar 29, 2018
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Politics
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David Burt stressed the importance of inspirational leadership as he spoke at the Bermuda Leads Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit.
The Premier gave the welcome address at the event at the Hamilton Princess yesterday.
He said: “While here, I urge you ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2018
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Politics
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The final cost of legal action against the US-based Lahey Clinic will top $1 million, the Attorney-General said last week.
Kathy Lynn Simmons added that the Bill stood at just under $999,000, but about $100,000 in legal bills to the overseas law firm...
DATE: Mar 19, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
A Green Paper is being drafted to seek ways to reduce drug abuse and increase rehabilitation.
The Department for National Drug Control is putting together the document in line with a Throne Speech pledge by the Progressive Labour Party.
It is expecte...
DATE: Mar 16, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
“Overly generous” office space will be reduced for Bermuda Government workers in a cost-cutting move.
Space for department heads will be cut by up to two-thirds and space for general staff will be reduced by 35 per cent, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burc...
DATE: Mar 16, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
Students with financial difficulties can take advantage of more accessible scholarships, education minister Diallo Rabain told the House of Assembly.
Mr Rabain gave details on the following award programmes he said would help create a more “diverse B...
DATE: Mar 16, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
National security minister Wayne Caines told the House of Assembly details about a trip taken by Bermuda representatives to the Montgomery Summit.
• To read Mr Caines’s statement in full, click on the PDF under “Related Media”
DATE: Mar 16, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
Health minister Kim Wilson outlined efforts made to improve the health workforce.
Ms Wilson told the House of Assembly the Ministry of Health was aiming to “improve health, social and economic development outcomes by ensuring universal availability, ...
DATE: Mar 16, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff